We asked fans for their views on Grimsby Town's precarious position - and we were inundated with responses.

While some are resigned to the drop, there are still plenty of supporters who live in hope that the Mariners can edge away from relegation.

Here is a selection of your responses:

"I agree it is no good looking back, but, most of the blame must be attributed to Mr Slade, letting the better players leave for a variety of reasons, and bringing in some players who do not seem to wear the shirt with pride, let alone have the talent.

"Mr Fenty must also shoulder some blame for letting the situation go on too long before taking action, it should have been done before the transfer window shut, think we all agree there.

"I feel for Michael Jolley, other than picking up a couple of free agents, he can only work with what he was given. I like his attitude, I just wish some of the players showed the same appetite for the job in hand - survival.

"Like all Mariners fans, I am hoping for the best, unfortunately to some extent it is out of our hands now (Chesterfield having those two games in hand). I believe we need to win the next three home games as a minimum to stand any chance. But fear we may need to go to Forest Green and need a result! Here's hoping...I'll be there Friday and hope many more are too. UTM" -Phil Hall

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"Town have been struggling and now it's time to pull out all the stops. Mr Jolley has his work cut out. It is down to the players. The team need a win on Friday and am sure that would be a massive lift and hopefully resurrect them for the rest of the remaining games. Keep up the Mariners!" -Bill Olley

"I think the situation currently at the club is dire. The appointment of Russell Slade was the wrong decision in the first place and John Fenty gave Michael Jolley no chance in improving the current squad as he got appointed after the January transfer window, which didn’t help to start off with.

Chairman John Fenty and manager Russell Slade. (Image: Jon Corken)

"Personally I don’t think we will stay up, based on the fact that teams around us look like scoring and picking up the odd wins (like Chesterfield against Notts County), we need to start getting points, and quickly, because it is getting too close for comfort and if we don’t win on Friday against Stevenage, I just don’t think we will be in the Football League next season." -Phoebe Price

"Hate to suggest it, but with seven games to go, they should look to play five in midfield as defence is slow and we can’t create or score goals. Controlling the midfield with as much possession might get us a few draws/wins against Stevenage and Barnet which will hopefully be enough. Hopefully Chesterfield's recent win is a one-off. Sad state of affairs. " -Duncan Onn

"It all started when we were promoted, when certain players were only offered one year contracts. The squad was/is too big and is not producing the goods. RS came in, and for a short while I was optimistic. How wrong was I?

"He ripped the heart out of a good squad, letting the likes of Disley and Pearson go.

Craig Disley, James McKeown and Shaun Pearson line up for Grimsby Town (Image: Duncan Young)

"He brought in too many average journeyman and loan players. Unless a major miracle happens, this squad will not stay up. I do, however, have faith that MJ will serve us well." -Aaron C

"I predicted Slade the Destroyer would take us down and finish bottom on 39 points after the transfer window closed. It's the worst group of players since 1969/70 re-election year and I have never known as many strikers at the club, not one of them can score a goal let alone have a shot on target. What do they do at Cheapside? Practise running away from goal? As us simple folk know to win a game you need to score.

"I feel for Mr Jolley, he's inherited a slow back four, lack of a play-maker in midfield and midfield journeymen, strikers in name only. "But what really gets us locals is the lack of passion and commitment on the field - where's the likes of Bobby Cumming?

Former Grimsby Town favourite Bobby Cumming back at Blundell Park two years ago. As a player, Cumming was noted for his 100 per cent commitment, competitive nature and desire - qualities some say are lacking in the current squad. (Image: Picture: Rick Byrne)

"Harsh words I know but I fear the club might not recover if we go down again, it's up to the players - they are the ones who have let the club and fans down. I live in hope of a miracle." -Nigel Thickett

"After Slade we have little invention in the side. We will have to fight hard for every point and hope for some luck which we haven't had lately. We have to beat Barnet, Chesterfield and Forest Green - unlikely, so we will most likely be relegated. Michael Jolley came in too late." -Brian Rudkin

"Town will stay up if the players get stuck in and battle for every ball, work hard off the ball, the fans will then get behind them. If the fans don't see something that gets them going, it creates the atmosphere of dread. As for the knockers - stay away. Having a go will not help in any way" -Chris Low

"I think Town would have a chance of survival if they can beat both Barnet and Chesterfield in massive 'six pointers' at Blundell Park. However, I don't think the players have the fight or quality to do this and I honestly feel we will be in the Conference again next season.

"So many fellow season ticket holders, who stuck with GTFC through six years of non-league, will be attending again next year, but on a match by match basis.

Picking and choosing matches based upon the weather, the opposition and what football is on television will be my choice next year. A freezing cold Tuesday night at BP against Boreham Wood or Champions League football and a beer sat at home? No contest for me if we are non-league. I never ever thought I would feel like this either." -Patrick Lince

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"Give John Fenty credit for what he has done for the club, Without him we would not have a football club. Thank you John, for what you have done. We owe you so much." -Brain Hutson

"Look at Chesterfield's run-in. Mixed bag of fixtures, same as us. It all boils down to who wants this more. I would say the Town fans want it more than the Chesterfield fans - we are the best around. The manager is highly motivated and up for the challenge. It's all about the players. Do they care? And that is my doubt.

"But would I put my tenner on Town staying up or Chesterfield staying up? Well two things would give Town my money. Firstly, we have to play Barnet and Chesterfield at home. And secondly, because Chesterfield have to win games in hand but we have three points on them. So, yes, I think we'll stay up.

"But my first act as Michael Jolley the day after we secure safety is to sack every player who gives less than 110 percent for every second they have the black and white shirt on in the remaining games. And that list, I fear, could be long. " -Michael Davison